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Source: Obama picks Rep. LaHood for transportation
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| Contributor | Ashley |
| Last Edited | Ashley Dec 17, 2008 04:40pm |
| Category | News |
| News Date | Dec 17, 2008 05:25pm |
| Description | CHICAGO (AP) — President-elect Barack Obama intends to name GOP Rep. Ray LaHood of Illinois as his transportation secretary, a Democratic official said Wednesday, adding a second Republican to his Cabinet-in-the-making.
The official disclosed the selection of LaHood after the president-elect announced former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack as agriculture secretary and Colorado Sen. Ken Salazar of Colorado to head the Interior Department.
LaHood, 63, is stepping down from his congressional seat after 14 years in Congress from the area around Peoria.
He has been at the forefront of efforts to make the floor of the House less partisan. Respected for his ability to preside, he was in the chair during most of President Bill Clinton's impeachment a decade ago.
His selection was applauded by the Laborers' International Union of North America, with General President Terry O'Sullivan saying the Republican "has been a friend to our union when it comes to construction and transportation issues." |
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